In California, where heavy rain is predicted to cause flooding, mudslides, and debris flows through Wednesday, there are flood watches in effect for about 13 million people.
Before moving south to Los Angeles, where the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades fires were put out just days ago, the atmospheric river of moisture is expected to target the north and central areas, affecting cities like San Francisco and Sacramento.
Two storm systems are predicted to affect the central and southern regions of the state this week, including San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles, the National Weather Service warned.
Northern California is expected to see a lot of rain on Monday, which could cause flooding in places like Chico, Eureka, Redding, and Santa Rosa.
across a Monday morning update, the meteorological agency stated that there was a “slight risk” of heavy rainfall across Northern California through early Tuesday, according to the meteorological Prediction Center.
On Tuesday, the axis of heavy rain will move into the Bay Area, posing a risk of flooding in Sacramento and San Francisco.
Los Angeles may have some intense rainstorms throughout the first part of Wednesday. Days have passed since the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which claimed the lives of at least 29 people, were declared contained.
Officials from Los Angeles County have warned homeowners to get ready by fortifying their property with sandbags and keeping themselves updated about the impending storm.
Los Angeles County Supervisor for the Third District Lindsey P. Horvath stated, “Los Angeles County has been working around the clock to prepare for this storm, clearing debris basins, reinforcing infrastructure, and making sure our residents have the resources they need to stay safe.”
Rainfall in Southern California might reach 1 inch in the Los Angeles metro region and 2 to 4 inches in the mountains.
The upper terrain of the coastal ranges and the northern Sierra foothills may receive an additional 5 to 10 inches of rainfall, with Strawberry Valley receiving 9.96 inches and Camptonville receiving 6.24 inches.